Chicken nuggets

by Psst... in Chicken nuggets Barcode 0011110819659
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chicken nuggets by Psst... provides 253 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chicken nuggets category. Contains: chicken, gluten, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
17.7 g · High
Saturated fat
3.8 g · Moderate
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
1.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 pieces (79 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 253 kcal 200 kcal 219 +15%
Total fat 17.7 g 14 g 18% 10.8 +64%
Saturated fat 3.8 g 3 g 15% 2.1 +84%
Carbohydrates 15.2 g 12 g 4% 16 −5%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 1.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.3 g 1 g 4% 1.3
Protein 11.4 g 9 g 18% 14.1 −19%
Salt 1.7 g 1.4 g 1.3 +34%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1172 Chicken nuggets products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other chicken nuggets

Calories higher 20%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 12%
Saturated fat higher 8%
Protein top 82%
Fiber top 43%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Chicken (chicken, mechanically separated chicken, skin), water, bleached wheat flour, textured soy protein concentrate, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: dextrose, extractives of pappika and turmeric, leaving (sodium aluminum phospahte, sodium bicarbonate), natural flavor, oleoresin of turmeric, salt, sodium phosphate, spice, spice extractives, wheat flour, yellow corn flour, breading set in vegetable oil

Not veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
ChickenGlutenSoybeans

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
4 pieces (79 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0011110819659

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken nuggets?

Chicken nuggets contains 253 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (4 pieces (79 g)).

How much sugar is in Chicken nuggets?

Chicken nuggets has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Chicken nuggets healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Chicken nuggets vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Chicken nuggets contain?

According to the label data it contains: Chicken, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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